Bill May Have Cost Hillary VP Slot

American Voices • Politics • bill clinton • ISSUE 45•45 • Nov 2, 2009

In the new issue of Time magazine by former Obama campaign aide David Ploufe indicates that Hillary Clinton was a serious contender for the VP slot in 2008, but that her ex-president husband ultimately brought with him too many complications. What do you think?

“It would have been so much easier for her if Bill had just stayed anonymous."”
Brad Dyson –
Systems Analyst
“Boo-hoo. Like Hillary would've even gotten the secretary of state gig if Bill hadn't known a guy and made a few calls."”
David Donavan –
Kennel Attendant
“Can you imagine how dreadful it would've been to have such an outspoken, embarrassing silver fox so close to the vice presidency?"”
Erin Blackmore –
Packaging Supervisor

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